Guidebook for Carbondale
Food Scene
Local's favorite. Great people watching. Good food. Sometimes live events. Reservation recommended, especially on weekends.
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Phat Thai
343 Main StLocal's favorite. Great people watching. Good food. Sometimes live events. Reservation recommended, especially on weekends.
YUM! These days on weekends, the early bird gets a table here, otherwise prepare for a two hour wait. Oh...the good ol' days of weekend walk ins, the secrets out! No reservations taken.
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Village Smithy Restaurant
26 S 3rd StYUM! These days on weekends, the early bird gets a table here, otherwise prepare for a two hour wait. Oh...the good ol' days of weekend walk ins, the secrets out! No reservations taken.
Shh....my favorite java run. Delicious homemade baked goodies, great sandwiches and fantabulous smoothies. Ask Owner Anders and the crew for some homemade whip cream!
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Carbondale Creamery and Cafe
Shh....my favorite java run. Delicious homemade baked goodies, great sandwiches and fantabulous smoothies. Ask Owner Anders and the crew for some homemade whip cream!
Carbondale Beer Works
647 Main StI hear their burgers and brews are great.
Owned by Charlie Chacos, who's family started the Village Smithy restaurant. Great java. Great atmosphere. Central location.
Great coffee. Cool local mugs by Clay Center Artist, Giana Grossman.
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Bonfire Coffee
433 Main StOwned by Charlie Chacos, who's family started the Village Smithy restaurant. Great java. Great atmosphere. Central location.
Great coffee. Cool local mugs by Clay Center Artist, Giana Grossman.
YUM! Local owner Nelson Oldham established this great coffee and burrito bar many moons ago. Consistent and delicious!
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Dos Gringos Burritos
588 CO-133YUM! Local owner Nelson Oldham established this great coffee and burrito bar many moons ago. Consistent and delicious!
Shhhh...serious local's secret. Owner Fiona is an AMAZING food artist! Her baked goods are to die for. Java's amazing and the ambiance is adorable!
Big secret? The Tasmanian Honey! Ask for it on one of her bagels with butter. Tell her I sent you!
Granetta Panini
50 N 4th StShhhh...serious local's secret. Owner Fiona is an AMAZING food artist! Her baked goods are to die for. Java's amazing and the ambiance is adorable!
Big secret? The Tasmanian Honey! Ask for it on one of her bagels with butter. Tell her I sent you!
Secret!!! FANTASTIC! Make a reservation, owned and run by a local. Delicious organic vegetarian and vegan fare.
The Beat
968 Main StSecret!!! FANTASTIC! Make a reservation, owned and run by a local. Delicious organic vegetarian and vegan fare.
Ming's Cafe
934 CO-133Awesome Asian Cuisine and great Sushi.
Mi Casita Restaurant
580 Main StSolid Mexican fare.
Fantastic eatery! Locally owned, great food and bar scene. The only thing is it's a bit noisy as the acoustics are not great, but it's worth it! I like going for a late lunch/early dinner, it's super quiet at that time.
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Free Range Kitchen & Wine Bar
22864 2 Rivers RdFantastic eatery! Locally owned, great food and bar scene. The only thing is it's a bit noisy as the acoustics are not great, but it's worth it! I like going for a late lunch/early dinner, it's super quiet at that time.
The Brick Pony Pub
202 Midland AveGreat burgers and menu. Nice bar scene.
The name is a bit confusing, but don't let that stop you, because the food is fantastic! Google the menu! Worth the trip to Basalt.
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Heathers Savory Pies and Tapas Bar
166 Midland AveThe name is a bit confusing, but don't let that stop you, because the food is fantastic! Google the menu! Worth the trip to Basalt.
The trout is out of this world! Sit outside on the deck overlooking on the Frying Pan River and kick your feet up! Locals favorite and a great bar.
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The Tipsy Trout
181 Basalt Center CirThe trout is out of this world! Sit outside on the deck overlooking on the Frying Pan River and kick your feet up! Locals favorite and a great bar.
Tapas to Italian. To be honest it can be hit or miss. Google reviews on Yelp to decide for yourself. Indoor and outdoor seating.
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Tempranillo Restaurant
165 Midland AveTapas to Italian. To be honest it can be hit or miss. Google reviews on Yelp to decide for yourself. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Patina Bar + Grille
1054 CO-133Although I have not eaten there, I hear it's great.
Drinks & Nightlife
Batch
358 Main StNew. Great ambiance! Live music.
Local's favorite distillery. Great music too!
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Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn
150 Main StLocal's favorite distillery. Great music too!
Up in Aspen. The bus will get you there or drive. Great live music with national acts. Check their website for the calendar.
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Belly Up
450 S Galena StUp in Aspen. The bus will get you there or drive. Great live music with national acts. Check their website for the calendar.
Shopping
Willits is about 15 minutes up valley toward Aspen. Here you will find TONS of food places and great shopping. You'll find a Whole Foods Market, Starbucks and a really well stocked City Market.
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Willits Town Center LLC
723 E Valley RdWillits is about 15 minutes up valley toward Aspen. Here you will find TONS of food places and great shopping. You'll find a Whole Foods Market, Starbucks and a really well stocked City Market.
We are SO blessed. Owner Harmony Scott designs and creates unique "Goddess Jewelry," with the feminine Spirit in mind. Let your sweetie know...she has a "Wish List!"
Harmony Scott Jewelry Design
199 Main StWe are SO blessed. Owner Harmony Scott designs and creates unique "Goddess Jewelry," with the feminine Spirit in mind. Let your sweetie know...she has a "Wish List!"
Essentials
About 15 minutes "upvalley" on your way to Aspen.
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Whole Foods Market
340 Reed StAbout 15 minutes "upvalley" on your way to Aspen.
Sopris Laundry-Carbondale
906 CO-133Centrally located. Clean.
Roaring Fork Family Practice
978 Euclid AveOpen on Saturdays.
Let's hope you don't need to visit! ER for urgent care.
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Valley View Hospital
Let's hope you don't need to visit! ER for urgent care.
Aspen Valley Hospital
401 Castle Creek RdLet's hope this stays off your needs list. ER for urgent care.
Cowen Center Convenience Store
980 Cowen DrBest priced gas.
Carbondale Post Office
655 Main StCentral location downtown
Need a gym? Basketball, yoga. Local's community center. Indoor climbing wall. Tel: 970.510.1290
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Carbondale Recreation and Community Center
567 Colorado AveNeed a gym? Basketball, yoga. Local's community center. Indoor climbing wall. Tel: 970.510.1290
City Market
711 E Cooper AveNot the best, but they now have more organics.
City Market Pharmacy
1051 CO-133If you need anything....
Entertainment & Activities
Movieland 7
218 E Valley RdLarge multiplex theater in El Jebel.
Local's favorite. Owners Bob and Cathy have remodeled this beautiful theater. You'll find them at the helm most evenings. A true labor of love with awesome independent films!
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Crystal Theatre
427 Main StLocal's favorite. Owners Bob and Cathy have remodeled this beautiful theater. You'll find them at the helm most evenings. A true labor of love with awesome independent films!
El Jebel. Bowling anyone? Bar and food inside. About 15 minutes up valley toward Aspen.
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Bowlski's
280 Favre LnEl Jebel. Bowling anyone? Bar and food inside. About 15 minutes up valley toward Aspen.
There are no true words to describe True Nature Healing Arts. You simple MUST go there, to experience what local owners Deva and Eaden Shantey have created for our community.
Part healing arts center with yoga, a day spa, massage, coffee and tea house, smoothies and an incredible Peace garden with edible plants, a labyrinth and a reflexology walk.
Phenomenal gift shop if you're into crystals, essential oils and natural healing. As I said, seeing is experiencing!
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True Nature Healing Arts
100 N 3rd StThere are no true words to describe True Nature Healing Arts. You simple MUST go there, to experience what local owners Deva and Eaden Shantey have created for our community.
Part healing arts center with yoga, a day spa, massage, coffee and tea house, smoothies and an incredible Peace garden with edible plants, a labyrinth and a reflexology walk.
Phenomenal gift shop if you're into crystals, essential oils and natural healing. As I said, seeing is experiencing!
Sightseeing
Crystal Mill
11520 Co Rd 3Great hike to the mill. Good for fall colors
Sweet town of Redstone. Great hikes, lovely riverside picnics. Dog friendly!
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Redstone Historic District
Sweet town of Redstone. Great hikes, lovely riverside picnics. Dog friendly!
A must see. Absolutely wear layers. This is a high altitude environment. As they say about Colorado..."Wait 5 minutes and the weather will change."
In the summers, you must do a park and ride to the trail head.
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Maroon Bells
A must see. Absolutely wear layers. This is a high altitude environment. As they say about Colorado..."Wait 5 minutes and the weather will change."
In the summers, you must do a park and ride to the trail head.
Pine Creek is my favorite place to x-country ski. You can ski up to the cookhouse and have an amazing (somewhat pricey) meal. Great holiday treat and/or romantic getaway. Worth the ski in. You MUST have a reservation.
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Pine Creek Cookhouse
12500 Castle Creek RdPine Creek is my favorite place to x-country ski. You can ski up to the cookhouse and have an amazing (somewhat pricey) meal. Great holiday treat and/or romantic getaway. Worth the ski in. You MUST have a reservation.
Amazing hike to the Ghost Town of Ashcroft. Outside of Aspen proper.
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Ashcroft
Amazing hike to the Ghost Town of Ashcroft. Outside of Aspen proper.
Soak anyone? Great for families too. The spa and vapor caves are not to be missed. Massage available.
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Piscina de aguas termales de Glenwood
401 N River StSoak anyone? Great for families too. The spa and vapor caves are not to be missed. Massage available.
Our newest hot springs. A little cooler ambiance, then the Hot Springs Pool. Either works for a good soak!
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Iron Mountain Hot Springs
281 Centennial StOur newest hot springs. A little cooler ambiance, then the Hot Springs Pool. Either works for a good soak!
Getting Around
We are BLESSED to have true public transportation. The buses run ON TIME, with many opportunities to board. You can ride from Carbondale to Glenwood Springs and all the way to Aspen. If you want to experience the Aspen nightlife and avoid a DUI, ride the bus!
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RFTA Carbondale Park and Ride Bus Stop
299 CO-133We are BLESSED to have true public transportation. The buses run ON TIME, with many opportunities to board. You can ride from Carbondale to Glenwood Springs and all the way to Aspen. If you want to experience the Aspen nightlife and avoid a DUI, ride the bus!